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Banks Move Fast as Hong Kong Expands Yuan and Gold Market Links

Published: Jul. 10, 2026 3:34 a.m. GMT+8

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The International Finance Centre and Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. Photo: VCG

Global and Chinese financial institutions are moving quickly to tap a new wave of fixed-income, currency and commodity market initiatives aimed at strengthening Hong Kong’s role as an offshore yuan and commodities trading hub.

The People’s Bank of China, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission announced 11 measures on July 7, aiming to strengthen Hong Kong’s fixed-income, currency and offshore yuan markets. Separately, Hong Kong’s long-planned Gold Central Clearing System began trial operations the same day.

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11 measures on July 7 to enhance Hong Kong’s offshore yuan and gold markets; Gold Central Clearing System trial launched.
HSBC and Standard Chartered executed first gold trades; HKMA raises RMB Business Facility to 500 billion yuan.
ChinaAMC executes first Swap Connect interest rate swap; London Clearing House accepts yuan bonds.

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As of July 7, 2026：: The People's Bank of China, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission announced 11 measures to strengthen Hong Kong's fixed-income, currency, and offshore yuan markets, and the Hong Kong Gold Central Clearing System began trial operations.

In July 2026：: Major lenders and asset managers such as HSBC Holdings Plc, Standard Chartered Plc, and China Asset Management Co. Ltd. moved swiftly to utilize market upgrades following the announcement.

In July 2026：: HSBC completed six HAU gold trades on the first day of the gold clearing system launch, involving clients including refiners and jewelers.

In July 2026：: Standard Chartered completed its first seven gold trades and settlements through the system, working with clients including Chow Sang Sang Holdings International Ltd., Haitong International Securities Group Ltd., Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., and JD Technology.

By July 2026：: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority poised to boost its RMB Business Facility quota to 500 billion yuan ($73.6 billion) from 200 billion yuan, expanding participant base from 14 to over 40 banks.

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